Sumas, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,384 Population 942/sq mi density
$86,500 Median Income $37,088 per capita
$362,000 Home Value $494,468 Zillow
$997 Median Rent 40.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$362,000 home value, $997/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sumas, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,500
15% above
$37,088 per capita
Home Value
$362,000
28% above
Zillow: $494,468
Median Rent
$997/mo
14% below
40.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Sumas Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sumas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
128%
Rent
86%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sumas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sumas residents earn a median household income of $86,500 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,088. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sumas is $362,000 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $494,468. Median rent is $997/month, with 40.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Sumas reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 772/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Sumas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sumas has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,384
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,500
Per Capita$37,088
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

A
Home Value$362,000
Rent$997
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$494,468
Housing Units565
Rent Burden40.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property772/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation40 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Sumas was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.